{"id":1843,"date":"2012-05-21T12:46:09","date_gmt":"2012-05-21T17:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goldenagecomics.org\/wordpress\/?p=1843"},"modified":"2012-05-21T12:56:57","modified_gmt":"2012-05-21T17:56:57","slug":"the-mad-world-of-william-m-gaines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/goldenagecomics.org\/wordpress\/2012\/05\/21\/the-mad-world-of-william-m-gaines\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mad World of William M. Gaines"},"content":{"rendered":"

I received a press release today from the Hero Initiative <\/a>about the release of this\u00a0book in digital format.\u00a0 If you are interested in learning about the early days of Mad<\/em> and the life and times of the eccentric Mr. Gaines (1922-1992), download this great (and historical) book.\u00a0 It has been out of print for many, many years, so this release presents a great opportunity to read this book without breaking the bank.\u00a0 How you can you go wrong for $7.99?\u00a0 Cheap<\/strong>.\u00a0 Your purchase will be for the benefit of author\u00a0Frank Jacobs, who is recovering from recent surgery.\u00a0 I downloaded this book today directly into the Kindle app on my iPad and it worked flawlessly and the print is easy to read in this format.\u00a0 It can also be read with any PDF reader on most popular pads and smart phones\u00a0and directly from the WOWIO site with your browser.<\/p>\n

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The Mad World of William M. Gaines<\/p><\/div>\n

Here’s the full press release from The Hero Initiative, including a link to the download <\/a>at WOWIO:<\/p>\n

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CLASSIC \u201cMAD\u201d BOOK BACK IN PRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n

RELIVE MAD\u2019S GLORY YEARS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Frank Jacobs\u2019 masterpiece The Mad World of William M. Gaines<\/em> available digitally from Wowio.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LOS ANGELES, CA (May 21, 2012) \u2013 After decades out of print, one of the most popular books chronicling a classic era of American satire is finally back.<\/p>\n

WOWIO is proud to release The Mad World of William M. Gaines<\/em> by Frank Jacobs as an eBook, priced at $7.99, and available for PC, MAC, iPad, Kindle, and eBook readers at http:\/\/www.wowio.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Mad World of William M. Gaines<\/em> is a hilarious and definitive history of Mad<\/em>\u00a0magazine and its founder, Bill Gaines. The book has been out of print for decades, and original copies often sell for hundreds of dollars. \u201cPart of our philosophy is to make hard-to-find, out of print books available to new audiences,\u201d said WOWIO\u00a0CEO and President, Brian Altounian.\u00a0 \u201cBy offering a low-cost digital eBook, we\u2019re offering an affordable way to introduce Frank Jacobs\u2019 masterpiece to a new readership.\u201d<\/p>\n

Praise for The Mad World of William M. Gaines<\/em> includes:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Mad World of William M. Gaines <\/em>is one of the classic biographies of comic book history, and helped set the standard for those to follow.\u00a0 Frank Jacobs’ book richly deserves to be kept in print.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014Roy Thomas, co-founder and editor, Alter Ego<\/em> magazine<\/p>\n

“I learned more about writing from Mad<\/em> magazine than would be seemly to admit, and Frank Jacobs was my favorite writer in its stable, so it’s no surprise his bio of the Great and Powerful Gaines was an instant classic to me. \u00a0But it’s the world beyond\u2014and before\u2014Mad<\/em> magazine, the dark world of E.C., of pulp, horror, and censorship that made it indelible, and a book not just for Mad<\/em> fans but for everyone.”<\/p>\n

\u2014Joss Whedon, Avengers<\/em> director and Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator<\/p>\n

“I read The Mad World of William M. Gaines<\/em> when I was a kid. It’s a book I treasured and read over and over again until it literally fell apart and was thrown away. I’m thrilled to be able to read it again\u2026and to my kids.”<\/p>\n

\u2014Scott Dunbier, special projects editor, IDW Publishing<\/p>\n

\u201cThis amazing book helped rekindle my childhood love for Mad<\/em> magazine\u2026and turned me into a major Bill Gaines fan.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014Jim Halperin, co-chairman, Heritage Auctions<\/p>\n

\u201cBill was somethin\u2019 else! And Frank was, and still is, a GREAT writer!\u201d
\n\u2014Jack Davis, E.C. Comics and Mad<\/em> artist<\/p>\n

The Mad World of William M. Gaines<\/em>\u00a0has been released through WOWIO via special arrangement with the Hero Initiative, the charitable organization dedicated to helping veteran comic creators in medical or financial need. Now is a perfect time to download a copy of the book, as Frank is recovering from arterial surgery.<\/p>\n

The Mad World of William M. Gaines<\/em> is available directly at:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/wowio.com\/users\/product.asp?BookId=242660<\/a><\/p>\n

About The Hero Initiative<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book artists and craftsmen in need. Hero Initiative creates a financial safety net for yesterday\u2019s creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It\u2019s a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.<\/p>\n

Since its inception, The Hero Initiative has had the good fortune to grant over $500,000 to the comics veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today. For more information, visit www.heroinitiative.org<\/a> or call 626-676-6354.<\/p>\n

About WOWIO, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0WOWIO.com<\/a> is one of the first and the longest-standing eBook distribution sites on the web, and is part of the Studio W family of digital entertainment sites. Studio W specializes in the creation and monetization of rich media content developed from books, comics and original published material. WOWIO, Inc. is an Alliance Acquisitions, Inc. portfolio company headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n